This event is open to all ages! All funds raised will go to help families impacted by the occupation.

Cash is preferred, but Venmo is accepted.

Come and support! There will be...
🌻Raffles for $4000+ in prizes from local businesses
🌻Fresh baked goods made by talented neighbors
🌻Face paint and coloring + station for kids Connect with neighbors and get involved
🌻Limited edition yard sign and Pets of Northrop calendars with a $50 donation

Picture of a colorful flyer advertising West Nokomis Rent Relief Raffle and Bake Sale Fundraiser. Saturday, April 25th from 1:00PM - 4:00PM Music Lab, 5156 Bloomington Ave, Minneapolis, 55417 Come and support! There will be... Raffles for $4000+ in prizes from local businesses Fresh baked goods made by talented neighbors Face paint and coloring + station for kids Connect with neighbors and get involved Limited edition yard sign and Pets of Northrop calendars with a $50 donation This event is open to all ages! All funds raised will go to help families impacted by the occupation. Cash is preferred, but Venmo is accepted.

The West Nokomis neighbors are organizing a Raffle and Bake Fundraiser to keep neighbors housed.

Saturday, April 25th, from 1:00PM - 4:00PM. This will take place at the Music Lab, 5156 Bloomington Ave, Minneapolis, 55417.

Emergency rental assistance Minneapolis residents at risk of eviction can get help paying rent and utilities YOU CAN RECEIVE ASSISTANCE IF: • You live in Minneapolis. Your household income is at or below 30% of the area median income (AMI). You received a 30-day eviction notice from your landlord. ALREADY RECEIVED AN EVICTION COURT SUMMONS? If you already have an eviction court summons, start an application through one of the following: > Visit RentHelp Hennepin at renthelphennepin.hdsallita.com • or call Tenant Resource Connections, 612-767-9737 HOW TO APPLY Contact one of these organizations They will check if you qualify and help you start your application. Comunidades Latinas Unidas en Servicio (CLUES) Languages: English, Spanish • Call 612-243-0688 Email Housing@CLUES.org Visit https://clues.org Isuroon Languages: Arabic, English, French, Pashto/Dari, Somali Call 612-389-0679 Email Housing@lsuroon.org Visit https://isurron.org Minnesota Indian Women's Resource Center (MIRC Languages: English, Ojibwe • Call 612-728-2000 ask for rent assistance Email cbaesler@miwrc.org Visit www.miwrc.org Tenant Resource Connections Languages: English, French, Russian, Somali, Spanish (interpretation available) Call 612-767-9737 Visit www.hennepincounty.gov/services/ assistance/housing/eviction-prevention Please note: Hennepin County manages this program. The City of Minneapolis cannot access the application system or help with applications. For more information, visit the City's website at: minneapolismn.gov/emergency-rent ‹ Scan the OR code to learn more For reasonable accommodations or alternative formats please contact Rental.Assistance@minneapolismn.gov. People who are deaf or hard of hearing can use a relay service to call 311 at 612-673-3000. Para ayuda, Ilame al 311. Rau kev pab, hu 311. Hadii aad caawimaad u baahantahay, wac 311.

Asistencia de emergencia para el alquiler Los residentes de Minneapolis en riesgo de desalojo pueden obtener ayuda para pagar el alquiler y los servicios públicos. USTED PUEDE RECIBIR ASISTENCIA SI: / Vive en Minneapolis. « Los ingresos de su hogar son iguales o inferiores al 30% del ingreso medio del área (AMI, por sus siglas en inglés). SI YA TIENE UNA CITACIÓN JUDICIAL DE DESALOJO, INICIE UNA SOLICITUD A TRAVÉS DE UNO DE LOS SIGUIENTES MEDIOS: > RentHelp Hennepin a renthelphennepin.hdsallita.com ( Conexiones de recursos para inquilinos, 612-767-9737 CÓMO HACER LA SOLICITUD Si necesita ayuda urgente para el alquiler, póngase en contacto con una de estas organizaciones. Comprobarán si cumple los requisitos y le ayudarán a iniciar su solicitud. Comunidades Latinas Unidas en Servicio (CLUES) Idiomas: inglés, español • Llame al 612-243-0688 * Envie un correo electrónico Housing@CLUES.org Visite el sitio web de CLUES https://clues.org Isuroon Idiomas: árabe, inglés, francés, pashto/dari, somalí 凶 Llame al 612-389-0679 Envie un correo electrónico Housing@Isuroon.org Visite el sitio web https://isurron.org Centro de Recursos para Mujeres Indígenas de Minnesota (MIRC) Idiomas: inglés, ojibwe • Llame al 612-728-2000 y solicite ayuda para el alquiler. 凶 Envie un correo electrónico cbaesler@miwrc.org Visite el sitio web de MIWRC www.miwrc.org Conexiones de recursos para inquilinos Idiomas: inglés, francés, ruso, somalí, español (servicio de interpretación disponible) Llame al 612-767-9737 Visite el sitio web del condado de Hennepin www.hennepincounty.gov/services/ assistance/housing/eviction-prevention

Kaalmada Kirada ee xaalada degdega ah Dadka dagan Minneapolis ee khatarta ugu jira in laga saaro guryaha waxay heli karaan caawimaada bixinta kirada iyo korontada. WAXAAD HELI KARTAA KAALMO HADDII: & Aad ku nooshahay Minneapolis. Dakhliga reerkaagu yahay ama ka hooseeyo 30% dakhliga dhexe ee deegaanka (AMI). Haddi aad hore u haysatey yeedhmo maxkamadeed oo guri saarid la xiriirta, ka billow codsiaa mid ka mid ah meelahaan soo socda: > RentHelp Hennepin renthelphennepin.hdsallita.com Tenant Resource Connections, 612-767-9737 SIDA LOO CODSADO Haddii aad u baahan tahay kaalmo kiro oo degdeg ah, la xidhiidh mid ka mid ah ururadaan. Waxay eegi doonaan inaad u galanto waxayna kaa caawinayaan inaad bilowdo codsigaaga. Comunidades Latinas Unidas en Servicio (CLUES) Luugadaha: Ingriis, Isbaanish • Wac 612-243-0688 • limeylu dir CLUES Housing@CLUES.org Boogo webseedka CLUES https://clues.org Isuroon Luugadaha: Carabi, Ingriis, Faransiis, Pashto/Dari, Soomaali & Wac 612-389-0679 • limeyl udir Isuroon Housing@Isuroon.org Boogo webseedka suroon https://isurron.org Minnesota Indian Women's Resource Center (MIWRC) Luugadaha: Ingiriis, Ojibwe Wac 612-728-2000 kadibna codso kaalmada kirada limeyl udir MIRC cbaesler@mirc.org Boogo webseedka MIWRC www.miwrc.org Tenant Resource Connections Luugadaha: Ingriis, Faransis, Af-Ruush, Soomaali, Isbaanish (tarjumaad ayaa la heli karaa) Wac 612-767-9737 Boogo webseedka Degmada Hennepin www.hennepincounty.gov/services/ assistance/housing/eviction-prevention

Kev pab them nqi xaub tsev thaum muaj teeb meem Cov pej xeem Minneapolis uas yuav raug ntiab tawm tsev kuj thov tau kev pab thev ngi xaub tsev thiab ngi dej ngi fais fab. KOJ MUAJ CAI TAU KEV PAB YOG TIAS: ‹ Koj nyob hauv Minneapolis. Tag nrho cov nyiaj uas koj tsev neeg tau yuav tsum tsis tshaj 30% ntawm cov nyiaj uas cov neeg nyob ntawm koj thaj tsam feem coob tau (AMI). YOG LUB TSEV TXIAV TXIM TWB SAU NTAWV TUAJ QHIA KOJ TIAS KOJ YUAV TSUM TAWM LUB TSEV, CES KAV TSIJ MUS UA NTAWV THOV NTAWM IB QHO NTAWM NO: > RentHelp Hennepin renthelphennepin.hdsallita.com 6 Tenant Resource Connections, 612-767-9737 UA NTAWV THOV LI NO Yog koj xav tau kev pab them nqi xaub tsev thaum muaj teeb meem, ces tiv tauj ib lub koom haum hauv qab no. Lawv mam li saib seb koj puas tsim nyog tau kev pab ces lawv mam pab koj ua ntaub ntawv thov. Comunidades Latinas Unidas en Servicio (CLUES) Hais yam lus twg: Lus Askiv, Mev • Hu rau 612-243-0688 * Email rau CLUES Housing@CLUES.org Mus saib CLUES lub vej xaij https://clues.org Isuroon Hais yam lus twg: Lus Alas, Askiv, Fab Kis, Pashto/Dari, Xamalis Hu rau 612-389-0679 Email rau Isuroon Housing@Isuroon.org Mus saib Isuroon lub vej xaij https://isurron.org Minnesota Indian Women's Resource Center (MIRC) Hais yam lus twg: Lus Askiv, Ojibwe Hu rau 612-728-2000 thiab thov kev pab them nai xaub tsev • Email rau MIWRC cbaesler@miwrc.org Mus saib MIWRC lub vej xaij www.miwrc.org Tenant Resource Connections Hais yam lus twg: Lus Askiv, Fab Kis, Las Xias, Xamalis, Mev (muaj cov uas thais lus) Hu rau 612-767-9737 Mus saib Hennepin County lub vej xaij. www.hennepincounty.gov/services/ assistance/housing/eviction-prevention

Minneapolis residents are now able to apply for rental assistance funded by the City of Minneapolis. On February 5 and March 26, the Minneapolis City Council approved funding to support renter households after the devastating and continued impact of Operation Metro Surge. 1/

A Great Blue Heron among brown grasses at the edge of Loring Pond

A close up of the Great Blue Heron’s head, with grasses in the background

A wide view of the pond at Loring Park, with a Great Blue Heron just visible in the foreground

A Great Blue Heron taking flight over Loring Pond

It’s been such a busy week I haven’t had a chance to post these beautiful photos @taylordahlin.com took of a heron that returned to Loring Park over the weekend!

Their return, so close after our first thunderstorm of the year, is a sure sign that spring is here after our long winter.

A picture of a vintage plane.

A picture of the Cerberus toy.

Picture: Taken at Lake Hiawatha (Bde Psin), capturing a multitude of micro-plastics. Some of the trash finds included a vintage plane and a Cerberus toy.

- Learning how to plant a garden and share the produce with your neighbors
- Volunteering with the Friends of Bde Psin, Friends of Minnehaha Park, and other grassroots collectives in clean-up and restoration efforts
- Adopting-a-Drain

A special thanks to our park staff, neighborhood associations, and volunteers who made this a city-wide event a success.

As Earth Day approaches, I hope we can reflect on what caring looks like towards our land, water, and living beings.

A picture of a the Earth Day Site.

A picture of all the trash collected.

A picture of micro plastics near the Lake.

Thank you to everyone who came out to our 2026 Earth Day Clean Up 🌍 It was beautiful to see so many neighbors and little ones join efforts to make our parks cleaner.

Last night’s ICE abduction near 20th & Central didn’t happen in a vacuum. Friday morning they were found stalking people at Huset Park and earlier in April they kidnapped someone near East Phillips community center.

This event is open to all ages! All funds raised will go to help families impacted by the occupation.

Cash is preferred, but Venmo and Cashapp is accepted.

Come and support! There will be…

🌷 Limited edition yard sign with a $40 donation
🌷Raffles for $4000+ in prizes from local businesses
🌷Fresh baked goods made by talented neighbors
🌷Face paint and coloring + station for kids
🌷Connect with neighbors and get involved

A picture of a flyer for the West Nokomis Mutual Aid Rent Fundraiser. Sunday March 29 from 1:00PM - 4:00PM Diamond Lake Lutheran Church, 5760 Portland Ave, Minneapolis, 55417 Come and support! There will be… Limited edition yard sign with a $40 donation Raffles for $4000+ in prizes from local businesses Fresh baked goods made by talented neighbors Face paint and coloring + station for kids Connect with neighbors and get involved

A picture of the limited yard signs.

The West Nokomis neighbors are organizing a Rent Fundraiser to keep neighbors housed.

📆 Sunday, March 29, from 1:00PM - 4:00PM
📍Diamond Lake Lutheran Church, 5760 Portland Ave, Minneapolis, 55417

We had a good MPRB Committee of the Whole meeting tonight to continue learning about the org’s budget history, as well as outlining our priorities for the next 4 years.

Broadly stated, those priorities are:

Youth, Natural Areas, Revenue, and Finance.

We’re working on specifics in coming months.

Hello all! I am as well!

With this Federal administration, I don't want this to be a pathway for more criminalization.
Today is the last day to contact them. If you can reach out, here is their contact information.

📞: 612-673-2100
📧:Jacob.Frey@minneapolismn.gov

Thank you!

Many community members are navigating dehumanizing immigration court processings and we should not be adding another court process.

Dear community, I am calling on Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey to sign on Pause Eviction, Safe Lives.
If this policy does not pass, please expect to see our vulnerable community members enter the court process.

All funds raised will go toward legal representation. Any assistance is greatly appreciated. Thank you!!

Help Bring Mario Back to His Family, organized by Angie Cisneros On January 12th, the lives of Mario’s family changed completely. That day, Mario w… Angie Cisneros necesita tu apoyo para Help Bring Mario Back to His Family

Dear community, please help me share Mario’s story and fundraiser.

On January 12, Mario was abducted by federal agents at his workplace. Mario has a partner and small children, who now have to carry both financial burdens and emotional trauma.

gofund.me/9871a4eff

Daisy’s father has three children, has lived in the U.S. for 35 years, attending his annual immigration check-ins and working long hours to provide for his family.

Donate to Standing with Daisy's Family in Crisis, organized by Daisy Vang My name is Daisy, and my dad was recently taken into ICE custody. He has attended an… Daisy Vang needs your support for Standing with Daisy's Family in Crisis

A community member's father was recently taken into ICE custody and is now awaiting deportation. Daisy’s family is raising funds to help cover legal fees and asking community to share their story and support them during this difficult time. gofund.me/2167c987f

Donate to Support Bryant Families in Urgent Need, organized by Kathy Maxwell Update! Thanks to your generous donations we have now distributed $92,871 dollar… Kathy Maxwell needs your support for Support Bryant Families in Urgent Need

The Bryant Neighbors Mutual Aid is almost at their goal!! Any donation and support amplifying this fund is appreciated💙
gofund.me/fe45b70c6

Donate to Urgent Rent Relief for Families, organized by Abaki Beck We are a small group of community organizers, trusted cultural workers, and neighbors who d… Abaki Beck needs your support for Urgent Rent Relief for Families

Raíz de Amor is doing incredible work that is rooted in community care. They are also raising funds to support 40 families.
gofund.me/a4857e140

Stand With Minnesota Stand With Minnesota is a hub for supporting, learning, and taking action to support Minnesotans impacted by ICE and federal enforcement.

Their support has been instrumental in keeping our neighbors housed!
www.standwithminnesota.com/keepmnhoused

My deepest gratitude to all the organizers and community members who have creatively raised funds to keep our neighbors housed. Please consider supporting the mutual aid efforts below. All of these folks, are doing amazing work and have been assisting many families stay housed.

Today, I spoke w/Maggie Bott and Bob Kolstad, Hennepin County Public Defenders, and Brandon Garcia, a policy aide to Minneapolis City Council President Elliot Paige to discuss how the people of Minneapolis organized to resist DHS's occupation of the city.

open.spotify.com/episode/2Qf9...

Hello all, please help support our community members stay housed. Any amount would be greatly appreciated.

🧁 Pick up fresh baked goods made by talented
neighbors

🐶 Meet & greet dogs from the calendar!

This event is open to all ages. Friendly pets welcome! All funds raised will go to help families impacted by the occupation. Cash is best! Venmo and Cashapp also accepted.